NEW ORLEANS – Northwestern Mutual free women’s empowerment luncheon on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters, “Inspiring Leaders: The Power of You,” featured female leaders who spoke about leadership, success, financial empowerment and how to achieve a work/ life balance.
The event included a unique panel discussion showcasing inspirational women leaders sharing experiences and advice on their journey to leadership success. “The Power of You” promised to instill confidence and inspire women to embrace their authentic selves so they could create a plan to achieve their short-term and long-term goals – personally, professionally and financially.
Participating panelists included Moira Forbes, President and Publisher of ForbesWoman, Alexa Von Tobel, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, LearnVest and author of “Financially Fearless,” Beth Rodenhuis, Senior Vice President of Field & Strategy Services, Northwestern Mutual, and Kimberley Goode, Vice President of Communications & Corporate Affairs, Northwestern Mutual.
Northwestern Mutual’s multi-city tour for women leaders who are passionate about reaching their full potentials explored themes important to women leaders today:
• Defining success and creating a plan to achieve it
• Discovering authentic leadership styles
• Financial empowerment
• Finding a professional/ personal balance
Northwestern Mutual event organizers said the tour was launched last year in response to the increasing role women are playing professionally, at home and in society, and the ongoing need to ensure equal opportunities for women to succeed continue to exist.
According to a recent study conducted by Northwestern Mutual and Forbes Insights, the majority of women feel confident they can attain their life goals, but only 27 percent believe they will achieve their financial goals.
Northwestern Mutual’s multi-year campaign, #WomanWithAPlan, celebrates the accomplishments of women who have found success by starting with a plan to get there.
For more information: www.nm.com
Moira Forbes
Alexa von Tobel
Beth Rodenhuis
Kimberley Goode
Elizabeth Dorsey, Lauren McKnight and Katie Pechon
Emmett Dupas, Nick Fiorito, Rick Romano and Steven Dugal
